Kagoshima

Kagoshima
is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture on the island of
Kyushu, JapanSprawled around the Sakurajima Volcano, the
birthplace of the Meiji Restoration, Kagoshima is home to
many of Japan's historical heroes. The reminants of samurai
strongholds (Bukeyashiki), which are still lived in today,
lay scattered throughout the mountains. With few foreign
chains, no cable TV, this is a chance to see what Japan
was like before the invention of concrete

Travel Advices:

Sightseeing:
Sakurajima, Kagoshima's temperamental (and active) volcano
can be reached by ferry in a matter of minutes. Face your
fear and get up close and personal - just don't wear too
much white, as the ash will leave you looking slightly grey.
Yunohira Lookout is a two hours hike or 15 minutes drive
from Sakurajima harbor and gives you a good view both to
Kagoshima harbour and Sakurajima volcano.
There are also a couple of other lookout points, where you
can take a closer look at the volcano. Because Sakurajima
is essentially an active volcano, remember that tourists
are forbidden to go within 2 km of the crater.